Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Madison, WI below include 113 Assisted Living facilities with 348 reviews. On average in Madison, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
4.1
(22 reviews)
"We toured Oak Park Place Madison. It was good. We saw what we needed to see and answered all our questions. The staff was pleasant and not pushy, showed us everything, and took his time...."
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413 South Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719
4.2
(14 reviews)
"My tour of Brookdale Madison West was really good. Heidi, who gave us the tour, was very nice and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions. The individual rooms were nice. We toured two of their different sizes, and we've tour..."
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705 Ziegler Rd, Madison, WI 53714
4.2
(4 reviews)
"Madison Pointe is very nice and has limited choices. Everybody is very nice, the place is clean, and the food is good, fresh, and they don't use preservatives. My parents are happy there. The Monday through Friday staff is wonderful, but it's a littl..."
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1601 Wheeler Rd, Madison, WI 53704
3.7
(7 reviews)
"Eden Vista Madison was very nice and very clean. The staff who assisted me during the tour was very nice, very knowledgeable, very understanding, and caring. The apartments were nice. They ranged from large apartments to small efficiency. I saw a din..."
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1936 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704
4.5
(2 reviews)
"They seemed good, so I've been in contact with them and I have reserved a spot for my brother there at this point. What I liked the best is it seemed like a very competent and adequate facility. It was just that my brother has a cat that he would lik..."
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5601 Burke Rd, Madison, WI 53718
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I like Charter Senior Living of Madison. The atmosphere was more like an apartment living. It had a full kitchen and a patio or a deck off the unit, so I liked that. It was pretty bright and airy. It's newer and everything. The staff was nice. She wa..."
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4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison, WI 53711
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured Oak Park Place Nakoma. Sue, the director, was the most kind, caring, and generous with the time of any of the people. She was the most proactive in terms of follow-up and not pressuring you at all but just really being in it for the people. ..."
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9 Mt Vernon Ct, Madison, WI 53719
" Mount Vernon Quality Care has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex c..."
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11 Mt Vernon Ct, Madison, WI 53719
"Mount Vernon Quality Care, has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex c..."
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16 Mt Vernon Ct, Madison, WI 53719
"Good Neighborhood Home Care is an Adult Family Home (AFH) offering services to our community members who need specialized care. We are licen..."
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14 Mount Vernon Court, Madison, WI 53719
"Good Neighborhood Home Care is an Adult Family Home (AFH) offering services to our community members who need specialized care. We are licen..."
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734 Mesta Ln, Madison, WI 53704
"My community is based on caring for the mentally ill and brain trauma. We are a family base community and resident focus. We provide 24/7 ca..."
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6205 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705
4.2
(13 reviews)
"I liked everything about Oakwood Village University Woods. It's a very nice place, and it was everything I'm looking for. Of course, it's kind of expensive. I toured independent living, but they also have assisted living and continuing care. They wer..."
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150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison, WI 53717
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Vista West is very clean and very well-managed. They had a lot of programs and activities. What resonated with me at the beginning was that they had a policy that everybody would wear name tags when they went down to eat. My mom's got some trouble re..."
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8210 Highview Dr, Madison, WI 53719
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved to the All Saints Memory Care. It's a Catholic facility and they offer daily mass and sacraments, and that is important to her. It's beautiful. She has a full living room, a fridge, and a small counter. She has a full bedroom and a full ..."
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5565 Tancho Drive, Madison, WI 53718
4.4
(5 reviews)
"I've been a resident at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge since the Grasslands independent living apartments were completed in July 2019. My wife and I couldn't be happier. We have a spacious apartment, beautiful views out our windows, a sizeable screene..."
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842 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
4.0
(3 reviews)
"We went to Chamomile Assisted Living at the recommendation of our friends who had their mom there and were very happy with it. It was small and very homey. It felt more like a house than an institution. They did puzzles and quizzes. It's an average f..."
READ MORE7710 SOUTH BROOKLINE DRIVE, Madison, WI 53719
2.8
(6 reviews)
"I love coming to visit my grandma. It feels great seeing her happy and knowing she is well cared for. Her apartment is so cute. ..."
READ MORE3602 Memorial Drive, Madison, WI 53704
4.0
(1 reviews)
"There is full time staff at the facility. They are caring and are available most times. Three meals a day are provided in a group room. There is a TV room with couches and chairs. The clients take turns helping with some chores. The food is pretty go..."
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402 Rustic Drive, Madison, WI 53718
4.0
(1 reviews)
"It is an older home, but they keep it clean and comfortable. The staff is really nice. The food is very good. My aunt has actually put on some weight. ..."
READ MOREMadison’s monthly cost of $4,800 for assisted living puts it roughly in the middle of the pack for Wisconsin. Prices are generally lower in the northern and western parts of the state, with Wausau and La Crosse both averaging under $4,300 a month. Costs spike in southeast Wisconsin, where Milwaukee averages $5,324 a month, and Racine leads the state at $5,450.
Madison
$4,800
Wisconsin
$4,600
The United States
$4,500
Wausau
$4,125
La Crosse
$4,263
Milwaukee
$5,324
Racine
$5,450
According to data from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, assisted living care in Madison costs an average of $4,800 a month. That’s slightly higher than the Wisconsin average of $4,600 and the U.S. average of $4,500.
Madison seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Seniors living in Madison may also choose from an array of other long-term care possibilities. The $2,019 monthly outlay for an adult day health care facility is thousands of dollars lower than that for assisted living. For approximately $500 more than assisted living, seniors may set up home-based care through homemaker or home health aide services; both average $5,339 monthly. The most intensive and most expensive care is available in nursing homes. In Madison, seniors can expect to pay about $8,851 monthly for a semiprivate room and $9,551 monthly for a private one.
Homemaker Services
$5,339
Home Health Aide
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,019
Assisted Living Facility
$4,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,851
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,551
Seniors living in Madison have access to an array of free resources that support older adults who choose to stay in assisted living communities. These resources are available through the work of both government agencies and private groups and include local transportation options, physical fitness programs, advice on accessing public benefits and more.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Senior Center | (608) 266-6581 | Located in the heart of the city, the Madison Senior Center aims to help older adults with maintaining cognitive health, engaging socially and creatively and staying disease-free. The center hosts nearly 3,000 events per year, including book clubs, art exhibits, live music performances and ballroom dancing classes. |
| Area Agency on Aging of Dane County | (608) 261-9930 | This government agency is tasked with assisting adults 60 years of age and up with both short-term and long-term needs. In addition to publishing regular informational newsletters for area caregivers and seniors, it can help guide seniors through questions about accessing benefits and signing up for prescription drug programs. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The ombudsman's role is to investigate care issues reported by residents of long-term care facilities. Family and friends may also report problems to the ombudsman. Care issues under the purview of the ombudsman can include physical abuse, financial exploitation, lack of adequate privacy and breaches of confidentiality, among others. The ombudsman can also guide seniors and families through questions about power of attorney and patients' rights regarding refusal of treatment. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County | (608) 240-7400 | The ADRC's mission is to facilitate access to resources that can help older adults and those with disabilities. ADRC employees can direct Madison seniors to food delivery programs such as Meals on Wheels, alcohol and substance abuse services aimed at the unique needs of older people and social groups for seniors in the LGBTQ community. All of the ADRC's services are free of charge and carry no income requirements. |
| Wisconsin Senior Employment Program | (608) 242-4897 | Offering job training for adults 55 years of age and older, WISE is funded by the Older Americans Act and can help Madison seniors build new skills while earning a part-time income. Job placements include senior centers, hospitals and libraries, helping older adults remain connected to peers in their community while they gain experience. |
South Milwaukee-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
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William
3.0
Review of Brookdale Madison West
We toured Brookdale Madison West. It was good. I guess I would have preferred to have the place a little bit newer, and the views of the windows were not anything to look forward to. The lady who...
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Diane
4.0
Review of Charter Senior Living of Madison
My mother is at Charter Senior Living of Madison. It has been good so far. It's not a Medicaid facility. It's private. But I like the facility. I think the apartments are great. The food is really...
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Denise
5.0
Review of Charter Senior Living of Madison
I like Charter Senior Living of Madison. The atmosphere was more like an apartment living. It had a full kitchen and a patio or a deck off the unit, so I liked that. It was pretty bright and airy....
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